Sub-Adult Black Dragon

Black Dragon Water Monitor (Varanus salvator) – Sub-Adult Male (3 Years Old)

🔥 The crown jewel of this week’s arrivals 🔥
This 3-year-old male Black Dragon is an absolute monster — jet black, thick-bodied, and already displaying that legendary intensity this line is known for. Black Dragons are a rare melanistic form of the Asian Water Monitor, prized for their bold appearance, intelligence, and potential for deep interaction with experienced keepers.

This one is captive bred, well-started, and showing great behavior with regular handling. He's active, alert, and thriving on a solid, high-quality diet.

• Origin: Captive Bred

• Age: 3 Years

• Diet: Steak cubes, quail eggs, and a variety of insects

• Temperament: Bold, observant, and improving steadily with handling

• Size: Approx. 4.5–5 feet with lots of growing left

• Sex: Male

• Notes: Requires a large, advanced setup with water access, basking zones, and strong UVB. A serious addition for serious keepers — this is a next-level monitor.